Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Vaccination Information for Healthcare Providers
Shingrix Recommendations
CDC vaccination recommendations, and the contraindications and precautions for Shingrix vaccination
About the Vaccine
Information about Shingrix vaccine composition, dosage, and administration, and vaccine efficacy, duration of protection, reactogenicity
Frequently Asked Questions About Shingrix
Answers to commonly asked questions about the new shingles vaccine
Storage and Handling
Information about Shingrix vaccine storage and handling
Administering the Vaccine
Information about administering Shingrix with other vaccines, and how to avoid vaccine administration errors
References and Resources
Materials for patients and resources for healthcare providers
Related Pages
- Use of Recombinant Zoster Vaccine in Immunocompromised Adults Aged ≥19 Years: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, 2022.
- Clinical Considerations for Use of Recombinant Zoster Vaccine (RZV, Shingrix) in Immunocompromised Adults Aged ≥19 Years | CDC
- Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for Use of Herpes Zoster Vaccines, 2018.
- Shingles Vaccine Information Statement (Shingrix)
Page last reviewed: January 24, 2022
Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases